Learn how to add examples in your essay using academic vocabulary for IELTS writing task 2. Learn a range of linking words and how examples should be written in an essay.
It is extremely important to pay careful attention to the following:
The addressee:an English friend of yours
The context:is visiting your city next summer
The main ideas/paragraphs:tell him about the places he should visit / and the clothes / invite him to stay with you
If we take a quick look at the email above, we can see the following features:
The email layout is extremely clear. This is easily achieved by using opening and closing formulas and paragraphs, a signature, and allowing some space between all the semi-independent paragraphs.
Each paragraph has a clear purpose, which in this case is marked in red.
The opening and closing formulas are used to say “hi” and “goodbye” in a polite way.
The introductory paragraph is typically used to react to news (It’s great to hear from you… / I’m so excited about…) and to introduce the topic of our email.
The main body deals with each of the sub tasks, which in this case are: what to visit, what to wear and invite him.
In the closing paragraph we start saying goodbye and we can ask for a reply to our email.
The language is informal:
Contractions: It’s great, I’m, you’ll have, etc.
Commonphrasal verbs: put you up, check out.
Colloquial language: How are you doing?, you should totally, you can’t miss, drop me a line, etc.
Writing as we think: Oh, By the way, Anyway,
Flexible punctuation: …viewpoint — you’ll have the best…
This is a good example of an informal email for FCE Writing.
Useful Expressions for an Informal Email for FCE Writing
Greetings: Dear Sarah, Hello Sara, Hi Sara,
Introductory paragraph: How’s it going? How are you doing? How are things? How are things going? It’s great to hear from you! Long time, no see! Sorry I haven’t written for ages, but I’m really sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you.
Reacting to good news: I’m glad to hear that I’m so happy that Great news about your I’m very happy to hear about It’s so great that
Reacting to bad news: I’m so sorry to hear about Sorry to read about I can’t tell you how sad I am that I’m extremely sorry to hear about It’s just awful to hear that
Introducing paragraphs: Oh, by the way, Hey, did you hear about…? One more thing, As for By the way, tell me about
Ending the email or letter: Well, I gotta go now. Anyway, I should get going. I’ve got to leave you now. I’d better get going. Well, it’s time to go Make sure you write soon Don’t forget to drop me a line soon. Look after yourself. Take care of yourself.
Closing the email or letter: All my love, Love, Lots of love, All the best, Take care, Best wishes, Best, Regards, Kind regards,
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